# data[].attributes.body
Qinyue Xue - cultural relics

I really like this chapter because it is what got me into studying craft in the first place. The craftsmanship are just unbelievable! Although sadly a lot of them was desptroyed or stolen during the wars, there are many artist in china are working on restoring the remaining pieces.

# data[].attributes.body
I think that the terracotta warriors really show off how accomplished China had become under the first Qin emperor; with over 8,500 figures, the workers developed an early assembly-line production system using molds to create the faces and bodies of the different figures. According to wikipedia, at least 10 different face molds were used. This, to me, shows a productive efficiency almost entirely unknown to the world at that point and really celebrates the position the Chinese were in compared to the Greek or Roman civilizations at the time

# data[].attributes.body
It was very interesting to read about cultural relics. I am currently in an Art History class, so reading this chapter made me look forward to learning about East Asian art. In this section, I learned that the rulers of the Shang Dynasty were very superstitious and predictions were carved on tortoise shells and animal bones. With information recorded on the shells and bones, information on Chinese politics, economics, and culture was obtained. Also I learned, that the famous statues I constantly see in movies are called the Terracotta Warriors. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses were used as burial objects for the emperor.

# data[].attributes.body
I had an archeology class last semester. I am really surprised at how will developed the Chinese culture was even back then. For example, I am puzzled at the Jiguwen’s ability to already have complex writing and the Shang Dynasty’s skill of using bronze. I actually saw some of the Terracotta Warrior and Horses. It was amazing that so many were made and just buried for such a long time. None of the warriors had the exact same face which was crazy. I feel like a lot of the Chinese relics shows the society of that time or there history. For example, it shows there currency, hierarchy, values and skills.

# data[].attributes.body
I thought it was interesting to read about the findings of jade related relics form Ancient China. I had no idea that China held jade in such a high regard. Or as the passage says, "Gold has value; jade is invaluable". It was also surprising to learn that they even attempted to sew jade into clothing at one point. However it was banned and I wonder why it was banned? Maybe because jade is so valuable that it's wasteful to use in clothing. Or maybe because it made it hard to move in clothing like that. I think jade is really pretty and I would, if I had money, totally buy something with jade on or in it.

# data[].attributes.body
Back in the ancient Korean, the Korean exchange the same as how Chinese people did. For example, you would trade your horse, sheep, or other animals to get a rice. But as the years past Koreans founded a coin just like the Chinese and start exchanging for the coin. Also I was very interested about the "The Great Bell of Yongle". This is a huge bell located in Beijing and each year they ring the bell to celebrate the New Year's Eve. In Korea, there is also the same thing and it is called "제야의 종" and it is located in Seoul, we also hit the bell to celebrate the New Year's Eve when the clock hits the Midnight.

# data[].attributes.body
Ancient relics are very important because it explains the history of China and how China became to be. It's really interesting to learn the Jiaguwen, an ancient character created by anicent bones or tortoise shells. I found it interesting to learn that the Jiaguwen was the first became the earliest recorded historical materials.

# data[].attributes.body
I really like this chapter because it outlines the importance of cultural history in China. The thing that I found the most interesting is the Liangzhu Jade. I like how they explained the different types of Jade that the works may have come from, and I would definitely love to see some of the works that they were mentioning in person. It is also interesting that they have no idea how these works could have been made in such early times.

# data[].attributes.body
In this chapter, I expect to know more about the Relics of China. By reading this assignment, I really know more about Chinese culture. China is a vey big country and people of from different places have absolutely different knowledge about daily life. Especially, I'm excited to know more about Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Thread and Duhuang Mogao Grottoes. Those are the topics that I really want to know more and still have little understanding about it.

# data[].attributes.body
I've always been interesting in the Qingshihuang Mausoleum; my family has been talking about going there to visit for years. It's so interesting to read that each individual soldier looks different, as if they're actually different people, and that would be really cool to see in real life. Other relics that I thought were really fascinating were the sections on jade and jade suits.

# data[].attributes.body
The ancient Chinese relics are sacred objects that not only shed light on the vastness of Chinese culture and its history, but also that of humankind. It is incredible that some of the relics reveal 3,000 to 5,000 years of history. I enjoyed reading the most about the Terracotta Warriors. Also known as the 8th wonder of the world, these warrior statues were discovered in 1974. I found it impressive that most of the 8,000 life like soldiers are still in tact. I think that the Chinese military was held to a very high value during this time, and these statues were made to resemble the strength and resilience of the Chinese warriors, which is evident as they have withstood the tests of time.

# data[].attributes.body
This chapter had some interesting pieces of history in it, and I enjoyed reading it! My favorite section to read about was the Sanxingdui Culture. I thought it was cool how it all was discovered, when it was discovered, and how finding a little bit of jade in the ground turned out to be so much more! The bronze masks interested me, so I looked them up and they were even cooler than I expected. The bronze figures and the part about the puzzling smelting technique summed up the chapter very well I thought.

# data[].attributes.headline
Chinese Cultural Relics - Jillian Kilgore

# data[].attributes.subject
Chinese Cultural Relics - Jillian Kilgore

# data[].attributes.body
I want to study more on these cultural relics I found them very interesting. The chime bells sound very beautiful looking and sounding. My favorite section from this chapter was the "Jade Suit Sew with Gold Thread." I love how much work and value this kind of high design level takes.

# data[].attributes.body
It was very interesting to read about Chinese cultural relics. I especially found it interesting to read about the Liangzhu Jade. This paragraph really stood out to me because Indian people treasure gold just as much as Chinese people treasure Jade. Like the Chinese Culture, we too make carvings and figurines except from gold. This similarity really stood out to me because I remembered going to the VMFA and seeing many beautiful Jade figurines and insignias when in the Asian art section. They were very beautiful and one could tell they required a lot of craftsmanship to make.

# data[].attributes.headline
Chinese Cultural Relics: Terracotta Warriors - Yasmine Ray

# data[].attributes.subject
Chinese Cultural Relics: Terracotta Warriors - Yasmine Ray

# data[].attributes.body
I find that the Quin Dynasty a very fascinating one, how the artwork and patience it took to create individual warriors that are standing within a unified army ready to fight. The book also says that in each section there were categories for instance for each infantry there are different ranks, one was for generals, cavalry, archers and etc. It says that these beautiful relics are on the list as one of the eighth wonders of the world! That's something to be proud of! In my opinion this artifact is a great depiction of the history and story for that specific time period.

# data[].attributes.headline
Chinese Cultural Relics : Michelle Dominado

# data[].attributes.subject
Chinese Cultural Relics : Michelle Dominado

# data[].attributes.body
I'm interested in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, which hold the most frescos in the world. Looking up various photos of the Grottoes, they're very beautiful and magnificently colorful. It's a good thing that it's included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

# data[].attributes.body
The sword of king Gouijan of Yue is very impressive. It seems as if it would be very beautiful to see. I have actually heard before that jade has very important values to the chinese. It was fascinating to see how old the history of it is. I also found it funny that the Changxin Palace lamp is of importance because in my own family I have a lamp that holds meaning to us.

# data[].attributes.body
Chinese culture in general is very unique and different, but the relics especially are very intricate and classy. I found it interesting how the Chinese were one of the first to invent both coin currency and paper currency. Also, with the Jade I thought it was cool how the Han Dynasty would dress in Jade embroidered suits to keep the corpses from decaying.

# data[].attributes.body
I remember in my AP Art History class we talked about the Jade Cong. What we studied was that it was amazing that people back then in this time boud carve something this tough in such careful detail. In addition, did you know the terracotta warrios, all had different faces? I think this speaks to how well developed China was during this time. To be able to put personality to each of the warriors. But what I found the most intersting was the Changxin Palace Lamp, it's innovative! It's cool to see the sleeve would move the smoke so it wont' pollute the air; a great function and design.

# data[].attributes.body
Jiaguwen is extremely cool to me. thousands of years ago, ancient Chinese looked to carve on tortoise shells for advice on a big event. the shells or animal bones were later discovered and thought to be used for medicines, until they discovered recognizable characters. not only was a script carved, but historical data/records too. these findings have been important and valued historically, especially by the Shang Dynasty history.

# data[].attributes.body
As rich in history and culture as China is, the unfortunate reality of Chinese history is that the Maoist regime made it a political point to white wash Chinese culture. This process involved the destruction and erasure of countless artifacts, writings, and records dating back thousands of years. While there are still many preserved artifacts in places like the Forbidden City and national museums it is almost impossible to know how much material culture is forever lost to the annals of history. Even today we may never know how the ancient Chinese could cut jade without the use of alloys, or the means by which China could produce folded steel that has endured for 2,000 years, before the Japanese or even the Europeans. Such information is now lost for all eternity.  With this discussion post I don't mean to deride the topic, nor to offend the Chinese peoples, but cultural relics ought to be preserved despite political upheaval. The Communist Party of China disgraced their own history in order to usurp power and control, thus robbing their citizens of their own history, How's that for inquiring about ding?

# data[].attributes.body
The bronze mask caught my interest and the fact the Chinese were able to make bronze artifacts so early on. Today's diamond seems to be China's jade as they say they are invaluable. The 64 chime bells that were unearthed probably amazing everyone when they were first played.

# data[].attributes.body
I was very interested by all of the different cultural relics. I especially think that the Jiaguwen ancient character was very interesting. I think that it is very intriguing that the Ancient Chinese thought at one point that the rulers of the Shang dynasty would predict the outcomes of outings on tortoiseshell and animal bones in the character Jiaguwen, I was wondering if the jiaguwen characters are still in use today?

# data[].attributes.body
I really liked all kinds of old culture of China and I have studied a lot back in China. Some of them were based on true stories and some were from some old myths that people always talked about. I thought was interesting that how these could reflect the experience of people in different time in the history.

# data[].attributes.body
I was personally always interested in cultural relics and knowing that China is an old historical country i knew this chapter would be full of interesting facts and details about Chinese cultural relics. I think the china bell section was really interesting it is a musical instrument made of bronze that come in different sizes and base on their size and pick they were categorized in different group.

# data[].attributes.body
I really found this section to be very interesting because I have an interest in history and relics were always an interest of mine. The section about the chime bells was interesting how they had different sized bells and how that changed the pitch that they created. There were 64 bells made out of wood. How do they create the sound while being made out of wood? This has been one of my favorite sections that we've covered so far.

# data[].attributes.body
I find it really cool they made clothes out of jade and gold thread, and it is for corpses! I knew the Chinese wore their finest clothes out of silk or etc and the kings were buried with treasurers and gold for their afterlife to be well. I wonder how long it takes them to make these corpses covers?
I really wanted to visit the Terracotta warriors ever since I heard of them from my Chinese school teacher! This eighth wonder was discovered when my mom was 4 but this was made in the Qin dynasty!!! That's crazy!!!

# data[].attributes.headline
Chinese Cultural Relics: Priscilla Franklin

# data[].attributes.subject
Chinese Cultural Relics: Priscilla Franklin

# data[].attributes.body
I learned a lot about the archaeology and artifacts of ancient China. I thought it was very interesting how they used to inscribe records on tortoise shells called Jiaguwen. It is similar to the Egyptian's papyrus or Prehistoric cave paintings. I was also astounded by the advancement of technology to create the sword of King Goujian; it has not rusted at all. Are the chime bells, bianzhong, taught to music students today? It seems to be as important as learning the history of music in China like how we study Bach and Beethoven in America. Also, I am impressed with the skill to sew individual piece of jade to create ellaborate suits for the deceased Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of Zhongshan and Dou Wan.

# data[].attributes.body
This chapter was exceptionally interesting due to the way the Chinese are able to utilize certain materials and build such beautiful objects out of them. Not only making the element even more appealing and worthy but also, portraying their love and ability to display their artwork.

# data[].attributes.body
This chapter is really interesting since it introduces the great use different materials such as of bronze, jade, silk and animal shells in everyday use. This shows how much people value art  in general and their ability to make such valuable relics.